I saw this picture and absolutely loved it. This baby was only two weeks old and wouldn’t stop crying. But you can see that his daddy loves him, and I think that theres nothing cuter than a daddy and his baby.


Congratulations to our MommyBites Summit raffle winners!
We had such a blast last week meeting and talking with everyone. Thank you so much to BabyBites and KiddyBites for hosting such a wonderful event filled with food, drink, and lots of information.
Our prize winners were chosen at random by our own collage artist Shannon Clyne who will be making the custom framed artwork for our grand prize winner (value $150) won by Lauren Sek. Shannon dug her hand into the hat and picked both winners. We also congratulate Lauren Rubinstein, the winner of our LadyBug package (value $99) with a no sitting fee photo shoot. What are the odds, two Laurens.
If your name was not chosen, we are still awarding you a gift certificate (expires 8/31/2010) for a complimentary photo shoot and free 4×6 print. Why? Cause everyone loves swag and we love MommyBites! Click here to print your gift certificate.
Please note: you must use the email given for the raffle. All certificates will be checked against the raffle entry forms. This gift certificate is for raffle entrants ONLY.


So as you know we are doing advanced camera training this month, and this week we focused on newborn photography! I wanted to share some pictures from the photo shoot I did today, this baby girl came in with this adorable tutu and I spent an hour with her, trying to nail the perfect lighting, angles and focus. And I’m really happy with the way they came out!
We also have crafty options or our upcoming Valentine Workshops. There are several options to choose from but here are some samples of our little photo cards.
Valetine’s Day is right around the corner. Here in NYC, it’s time to send those ultra-adorable portraits to friends and family around the country. So here are some of our latest shoots. We loved taking pictures of these cuties in our photo studio.
Aren’t these little ones adorable!



In addition to our classic black and white backdrops, we now have pink and blue backdrops available!


In just a few weeks, PortraitBug will be open for business and Santa Claus is visiting the store as our inaugural event. Tell Santa your holiday wishes and take a photo with him on November 28-30, 2008. Meet Santa and smile big!
Don’t wait in line for hours, click here to book your appointment in advance. We understand that waiting is never fun. We will be taking select appointments so you can go straight to the head of the line. Walk-ins are also welcome but we recommend reserving a time in advance. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time.
Portrait Packages will start at $49.95. Holiday cards and framed photos will also be available. You will leave from your appointment with your photos and cards.

the work our design team did this month with some of our opening product lines are so amazing. portraitbug is extremely lucky to have such a talented group! every month we will highlight the gallery designs on our blog so that those of you not around nyc can check out their work and see how to use the many many products available in our online store.
if you are around stop in and see them in real life and get directions and complete supply lists to try out a new technique and create your own art!
(oh, and we are also going to be putting together some diy kits to offer our online customers!!)
and now… julie’s amazing work this month!!
• Cardstock: Bazill • Paint: Winsor&Newton • Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels (Jazz Blue) • Chipboard: American Crafts • Pens: Zig, Uniball Signo • Ink: Ranger • Miscellaneous: paper, fiber, and ribbon scraps
• Cardstock: Bazzill • Paint: Winsor&Newton watercolors, gesso by Golden • Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels (Jazz Blue) • Rub-ons: Jenni Bowlin (R0136 – Frames – Black) • Pen: Sakura Pigma Micron • Alphabet Stickers: Making Memories (Tiny Alphas: Black on White)
• Cardstock: Canson • Pens: Zig and Uniball Signo • Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
• Album (base of party banner): Kaiser • Stickers: Adornit Carolee’s Creations (Tiny Etched Natural) • Patterned Paper: Dream Street (Foliage), Basic Grey. Kaiser • Ink: Ranger Distress Ink • Cardstock: Bazzill • Miscellaneous: ribbons
• Patterned Paper: Dream Street (Rue-All Dolled Up, Enchanted-Fairy Garden), Kaiser (Vagabond P188) • Rhinestone Frame: Kaiser (SB1632) • Journaling Spaces: Jenni Bowlin Die-Cut Mini Label Papers • Letter Stickers: Jenni Bowlin (SK236), Adornit Carolee’s Creations (Tiny Etched Natural) • Pens: Sakura Pigma Micron, Uniball Signo • Rub-ons: Jenni Bowlin (RO143) • Embroidery Floss: DMC • Adhesives: ATG and FabriTac
• Cardstock: Bazzill • Pens: Sakura Pigma Micron, Zig Writer, Uniball Signo • Bling: Kaiser (SB700) • Fragments: Tim Holtz (adhered with Glossy Accents by Ranger) • Alcohol Inks: Ranger • Thickers: American Crafts • Journaling Shape: Making Memories